Historian:
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Stonehenge:
Is in the sod-oest of United Kingdom. It is a
monument of stones. Is a bored monument. It was used as a calendar by druids.
Some people think that could a sign for the OVNIS. Some people think that it
was used for witches to make a Satan Rituals. Stonehenge is a prehistoric
monument located in the English country of Wiltshire, about 3.2 kilometers west
of Arnesbury and 13 kilometers north of Salisbury.
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William Wallace (Brave Heart):
Brave heart is a movie won five
Academy Awards, including the Oscar for best film, released in 1995. It is an
epic film based on the life of William Wallace, a Scottish national hero who
participated in the first war of independence of Scotland. Mel Gibson directed,
produced and starred in the film.
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Merlin / King Arthur legend:
Merlin is a legendary figure best
known as the wizard featured in the Arthurian legend. The standard depiction of
the character first appears in Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historic Regnum
Britannia, written c. 1136, and is based on an amalgamation of previous
historical and legendary figures. Geoffrey combined existing stories of Myrddin
Wyllt (Merlinus Caledonensis), a North Brythonic prophet and madman with no
connection to King Arthur, with tales of the Romano-British war leader
Ambrosius Aurelianus to form the composite figure he called Merlin Ambrosius
(Welsh: Myrddin Emrys).
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Robin hood:
Is one of the most important figures
in English folklore, whose story originates from medieval times, but who remans
significant in popular culture where he is known for “robbing the rich to give to the poor” and
fighting against injustice. His band includes a “three score” group of fellow
outlawed yeomen-called “mary Men”. He has been the subject of numerous films,
series, comic.
William Shakespeare (Stratford-upon-Avon,
Warwickshire, United Kingdom c. 26 April 1564. 23 / May 3, 1616. Was a
playwright, poet and English actor. Known sometimes as the Bard of Avon (or
simply the Bard), Shakespeare is considered the most important writer in
English language and one of the most celebrated of universal literature.
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Irish Rebellion:
Irish Rebellion, (1798), an uprising that owed its origins to the Society of United Irishmen, which was inspired by the American and French revolutions and
established in 1791, first in Belfast and then in Dublin.
The membership of both societies was middle-class, but Presbyterians
predominated in the Belfast society while the Dublin society was made up of
Catholics and Protestants. The societies’ main objectives were parliamentary
reform (based on universal male suffrage and complete Catholic emancipation)
and the elimination of British rule in Ireland.
The colonists requested/declared their independence from Britain due to
the extreme taxes that were being imposed upon them. They were being charged
extreme amounts of money because they were an ocean away and did not have
anyone representing them in Parliament. Being under British rule those in power
felt that they could charge as they chose no matter how far away or unfair it
was.
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Dickens: Oliver Twist:
Oliver Twist (Oliverio Twist in some
editions in Spanish) is the second novel by the English author Charles Dickens. Published
originally as novel serials monthly appearance on the magazine Bentley completo
Miscellany, between February 1837 and April 183. Initially, the author intended
that were part of a larger work, The Mudfog Papers.1
is the first novel in the English language that has a child like protagonista.2
also, stands out for its treatment of the world of criminals and their sordid
lives, virtually devoid of Romanticismo.3 Oliver Twist is one of the first
social novels in the history of literature, called attention to his readers on
various social ills of the time, such as child labour or the use of children to
commit crimes. Dickens mocks the hypocrisy of his time treating these serious
themes with sarcasm and black humor. The novel could have been inspired by the
story of Robert Blincoe, an orphan whose account of the hardness of his life as
a child laborer in a cotton mill was widely disseminated in the 1830's.
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Industrial Revolution:
The Industrial Revolution, which took place
from the 18th to 19th centuries, was a period during which predominantly
agrarian, rural societies in Europe and America became industrial and urban.
Prior to the Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain in the late 1700s,
manufacturing was often done in people’s homes, using hand tools or basic
machines. Industrialization marked a shift to powered, special-purpose
machinery, factories and mass production. The iron and textile industries,
along with the development of the steam engine, played central roles in the
Industrial Revolution, which also saw improved systems of transportation,
communication and banking. While industrialization brought about an increased
volume and variety of manufactured goods and an improved standard of living for
some, it also resulted in often grim employment and living conditions for the
poor and working classes.
The
Commonwealth of Nations,
in
the past Commonwealth of Nations
is
an
organization of 54 independent
countries and semi-independent,
with
the exception of Mozambique and
Rwanda, share historical
ties to the UK. Its
main purpose is international cooperation
in
political
and economic spheres, and from 1950
belonging
to
it does not imply any
submission
to
the
British crown. With the accession of
Mozambique
has
favored organization Commonwealth
of Nations the term to
emphasize its internationalist character.
However,
the
adjective British is
still used frequently to distinguish
it from other existing international
associations.
Queen
Elizabeth II of the United
Kingdom
is
the head of the organization,
according
to the principles of the Commonwealth,
"symbol
of the
free association of its members."
In 1963,
the United States, Soviet Union, and United Kingdom signed the Limited Test Ban
Treaty, pledging to refrain from testing nuclear weapons in the atmosphere,
underwater, or in outer space. The treaty permitted underground tests. Many
other non-nuclear nations acceded to the Treaty following its entry into force;
however, three nuclear weapons states have not acceded: France, China, and
North Korea.
The primary
application to date has been military (i.e. nuclear weapons). However, there
are other potential applications, which have not yet been explored, or have
been considered but abandoned.
World War I (WWI) was a global war
centered in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November
1918. It was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its
occurrence until the start of World War II in 1939, and the First World War or
World War I thereafter. It involved all the world's great powers, which were
assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (based on the Triple Entente of
the United Kingdom, France and Russia) and the Central Powers (originally the
Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy; but, as Austria–Hungary
had taken the offensive against the agreement; Italy did not enter into the
war). These alliances were both reorganized and expanded as more nations
entered the war: Italy, Japan and the United States joined the Allies, and the
Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria the Central Powers. Ultimately, more than 70
million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, were mobilized in
one of the largest wars in history. More than 9 million combatants were killed,
largely because of technological advancements that led to enormous increases in
the lethality of weapons without corresponding improvements in protection or
mobility. It was the fifth-deadliest conflict in world history, subsequently
paving the way for various political changes, such as revolutions in many of
the nations involved.
World War II (WWII or WW2), also
known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's
nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the most widespread war in history, with more than 100 million
people serving in military units from over 30 different countries. In a state
of "total war",
the major participants placed their entire economic, industrial, and scientific
capabilities at the service of the war effort, erasing the distinction between
civilian and military resources. Marked by mass deaths of civilians, including
the Holocaust and the only use of nuclear weapons in
warfare, it resulted in 50 million to over 75 million
fatalities. These deaths make World War
II by far the deadliest conflict in human history.
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically
acclaimed act in the rock music era. The group's best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
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European Union:
The EU
traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) and the European Economic Community (EEC), formed by the Inner Six countries in 1951 and 1958 respectively. In the intervening years
the community and its successors have grown in size by the accession of new member states and in power by the addition of policy areas to its
remit. The Maastricht
Treaty established
the European Union under its current name in 1993. The latest major amendment to the constitutional basis
of the EU, the Treaty of
Lisbon, came into force in 2009.
TOURIST
o CURRENCY: in UKthere
are deferens currency that in Europe:
Coins: 1 penny, 2 pence, 5 pence, 10
pence, 20 pence, 50 pence, one pound, 2 pounds. The 1 penny and 2 pence piece
are bronze, the 5, 10, 20 and 50 pence pieces are silver and the 1 and 2 pound
coins are gold. All coins carry the Queens head on the front.
o TRAVEL TIPS :
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CLIMATE: With a tropical climate tempered by easterly
trade winds, relatively low humidity, and little seasonal temperature
variation, the weather in the BVI is rather enjoyable. In the low season, there
are some hurricanes, although in recent years they have had little consequent
damage beyond some flooding.
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TO SEE: Nature is the main attraction in the islands, with coral reefs, white sandy beaches, and scenic seaside
villages the main draw.
Other
attractions include historic villages,
churches, and, if the sun is too much for you, a museum in Road Town, the shady
Botanic Gardens or the rain forest on Sage Mountain in TortolA.
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TO EAT: Inevitably,
freshly caught seafood is the dish of choice for most people. Lobster and
various fish are available from the many restaurants in the BVI. The choices
throughout the islands vary from very high-end dining options to beachside
cafes. Local dishes include rotes and curries inspired by Guyana and Trinidad
cuisine, to Italian, French and Asian influences.
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TO DRINK:the most famous drink in
the British islands is Rum. Many rum-based
delicious concoctions can be found at bars on the main beaches and roads.There
is plenty of Nightlife around
Road Town, although many popular tourist places are advertised and some of the
more local bars are worth checking out, so ask a local for what is on where.
Live local music is a feature of many restaurants and bars.
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TO SLEEP: There are
larger hotel options on Tortola, as well as many intimate, locally owned inns
that are hidden treasures. Private islands like Necker Island and Guana Island
can be rented. Peter Island Resort is a very exclusive private island resort.
Other high end resorts are on Virgin Gorda, but there are many villas and
smaller hotels there as well.
o ACOMODATIONS: in British Islands you can stay in
different hotels, hostels and other homes of families that lend to house.
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RESTAURANTS: Formal dress and
advance reservations are essential when dining on the garden terrace at
Brandywine Bay Restaurant, one of Tortola’s finest Italian restaurants. Those
craving French or Asian cuisine may prefer the food at the Dove whose wine cart
is Tortola’s largest and whose mango tree provides welcome shade on sunny days.
Advance reservations are also required at Virgin Gorda’s Biras
Creek Resort, where a panoramic view accompanies the grilled lobster served
each Wednesday and Thursday night. Top of the Baths (The Baths, Virgin Gorda),
as its name suggests, overlooks Virgin Gorda’s most famous landmark and offers
a swimming pool for diners to relax in, as well as Sunday live steel band
performances.
Jost Van Dyke’s Ali Baba’s restaurant was named after its owner,
who serves fresh seafood, beer, and rum punch next to the Customs House. Hearty
breakfasts, savory pizzas, and Tex-Mex dishes are the most popular items on the
menu at Corsairs Beach Bar and Restaurant, where absinthe and barbecues take
place on Tuesday and Sunday nights.
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HISTORICS SITES TO VISIT:
Palace of Westminster
Big - Ben
LONDON EYE
- WEATHER
INFORMATION:
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HENRY VIII
Name :Anne Boleyn
Fate :Executed
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Children :Elisabeth I
Wife Number :2
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Name :Jane Seymour
Fate :Died
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Children :Edward VI
Wife Number :3
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Name :Anne of cleves
Fate :Divorced
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Children :None
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Name :Catherine of Aragon
Fate :Divorced
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Children :
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Name :Katherine Parr
Fate :Widowed
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Children :
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Name :Kathryn Howard
Fate :Executed
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Children :None
Wife Number :5
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Henry VIII was born 28 June was king of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was lord, and later king, of Ireland, as well as continuing the nominal claim by the English monarchs to the Kingdom of France. Henry was the second
monarch of the Tudor dynasty, succeeding his father, Henry VII.
Catherine and Henry VIII had a child,
it was a girl, was born on 31 January 1510. Four months later, Catherine
became pregnant again. On New Year's Day 1511, another child was born it was
named Henry. In
February 1516 had another child it was a girl, his
name was Mary.
In 1533 Henry divorced with Catherine
and the same year married with Anne Boleyn they had one child, it was a girl
his name was Elisabeth. Anne was executed in the tower of London in 1536. In
the same year he married with Jane Seymoure who had another child that his name
was Edward. Catherine Parr was the last wife of HenryVIII he survived more than
Henry he died in 1548. Henry died in 28 of January de 1547.